Process Timeline

 The timing of the process links the performance cycle to the calendar year.  For each quarter’s actions you’ll find a recommended deadline date in parenthesis.

 

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Standards/ Expectations are communicated

(Aug. 15)

 

Goals are established

(Aug. 15)

 

Development Plan is established (Aug. 31)

 

 

Periodic Feedback is provided (frequent/ongoing)

 

Employees self-monitor progress (frequent/ongoing)

 

Goals are revisited and required changes made (as needed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mid-year review is conducted

(Feb. 15)

 

Development plan progress is discussed

(Feb. 30)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employees prepare a report of accomplishments and results against goals

(July 1)

 

Year-end appraisal is conducted      (July 15)